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Birmingham Airport Evacuated Over Suspicious Vehicle Amid Bomb Threat Reports

Oct 23, 2024, 01:32 PM

On Wednesday, October 23, Birmingham Airport, the seventh busiest in the UK, was evacuated and all flights were suspended after police responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle. West Midlands Police stated that the evacuation was a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of passengers and staff. Some media outlets reported bomb threat concerns associated with the incident. Passengers were advised not to travel to the airport, and those on planes were reportedly not allowed to disembark. Many passengers were taken to the neighboring NEC while emergency services dealt with the situation. Later, the airport announced that operations were returning to normal, and passengers were advised to check with their airlines for updates.